True, but everyone has something. Always there are those who seem to suffer less in life and those who suffer more. As with many illnesses, the mind-body connection is very very real. Tinnitus is a real challenge, but is also an opportunity to learn, grow, connect. I was so upset when I realized that I, a person who loved silence more than anyone I knew, had lost that joy. Now, I just want to look ahead to find good ways to cope. And I also believe in another existence after this one... where I won't have T or H. For now, I'll enjoy the ambient music I'm discovering.

Anywhere from a matter of hours to months. However, I only experienced one that lasted months since 1978. Most of the time it's a matter of hours or for the rest of the day. Sometimes they've lasted from several days to a couple of weeks after being sick.